In the Matter of Wendy R. Barnes

Summary

The Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed the Special Master’s recommendation and ordered the disbarment of Wendy R. Barnes because her three felony convictions, including obstruction of a law‑enforcement officer and aggravated battery, violate Rule 8.4(a)(2) of the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct. The Court relied on ABA standards and prior Georgia disciplinary cases to conclude that disbarment is the appropriate sanction for violent felony conduct by an attorney.